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Confetti Popcorn Balls

1 package microwave popcorn
1/2 cup M&Ms or small gumdrops
1/3 cup unsalted peanuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter or margarineMicrowave popcorn according to package directions. Grease an 8-inch square pan. Remove unpopped kernels from popcorn.In large greased bowl, combine popcorn with candy and peanuts. Place marshmallows and margarine in microwave-safe container. Microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring once halfway through cooking. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn mixture; toss until evenly coated. With buttered hands, press mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.

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Microwave hard crack candy
Microwave Hard Crack Candy1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup white Karo syrup Cinnamon oil Red food coloringCombine sugar and Karo syrup and microwave on HIGH for 3 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave on HIGH another 3 1/2 minutes. Add cinnamon oil and food coloring to taste and color (Upload by user)

Microwave chocolate cake
Microwave Chocolate CakeThis appeared on a tear out card I had in Good Housekeeping Magazine in the 1980`s. Enjoy!1/4 cup Hershey`s Cocoa 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup hot water, divided 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup granulate (Upload by user)

Chocolate banana pudding pie
Chocolate Banana Pudding Pie4 squares Baker`s semi sweet chocolate2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon margarine or butter1 (6 ounce) prepared graham cracker crumb crust2 medium Dole bananas, sliced2 3/4 cups cold milk2 packages Jell o vanilla or banana cream flavor &nb (Upload by user)

Apple-pecan cobbler
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Chocolate chip ice cream pie
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Cherry blossom squares
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Marshmallow raspberry pie
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Chicken ole
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Scallops coquille st. jacques
Scallops Coquille St. JacquesAt a time when I was very gun shy about using the microwave for cooking, I was given this recipe by a friend. Much surprised by the results.1 pound sea scallops1 cup white wine3/4 cup water1 tablespoon lemon juice1 bay leaf1 tablespoon parsl (Upload by user)
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Microwave croutons
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Anti-vampire popcorn
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Crunchy munchies
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Easy double decker fudge
Easy Double Decker Fudge1 cup peanut butter chips1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon vanilla extract, dividedLine 8 inch square pan or 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with foil. (Upload by user)
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French silk fudge
French Silk FudgeNote: If you can`t find super fine sugar, simply process regular granulated sugar in the food processor until very fine.2 cups super fine sugar 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 2 cups miniature marshmallows 2 (11.5 ounce) ba (Upload by user)
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Ginger jam
Ginger Jam1 pound (approximately) fresh ginger root2 tablespoons lemon juice1 3/4 ounce package powdered fruit pectin5 cups granulated sugarRemove outer skin from ginger root and cut ginger into 1 inch thick slices. Place in a 5 quart microwave safe casserole and fill (Upload by user)
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